I can order whatever I want

I don’t have to worry about who pays what

I can flirt with the hot bartender without being cockblocked

Getting dressed up never feels like a waste

I don’t feel pressured into having forced conversation

I don’t risk being sexually assaulted, catfished, or insulted

...But most importantly, I actually enjoy my own company.

I’ve been spending the last 6 months getting to know myself after a decade of being in relationships. Every week I take myself out on a date, sometimes it’s brunch, sometimes dinner, sometimes I just throw on my earpods and catch up on some youtube while having a beer, not giving a single fuck about what anyone thinks of me. I went from feeling insecure on these dates, to looking forward to them.